Add 5/64 and 2/54
5/64 + 2/54 is 199/1728.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
5/64 = 5 × 27/64 × 27 = 135/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
2/54 = 2 × 32/54 × 32 = 64/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1728 + 64/1728 = 135 + 64/1728 = 199/1728 - So, 5/64 + 2/54 = 199/1728
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